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🎤 LEECH Live - The Wheatsheaf, Dunstable


Time: 20:30

🎤 LEECH Live Covers Duo At The Wheatsheaf, Dunstable on Friday 8th May 2026 from 8:30pm

🤩 Performing Songs By:
Oasis
The Rolling Stones
The Killers
The Who
Pink Floyd
The Jam
T. Rex
R.E.M.
The Beatles
David Bowie
Kings of Leon
And many, many more!

12 other events on this day

🚶‍♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)


Time: 10:30 - 12:00

🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

🙂 FREE:
This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!

🗓 WHEN?
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm

🚶‍♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.

🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.

🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.

📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.

💦 Family Swimming Session - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade


Time: 18:30 - 19:30

💦 This session is in the main pool at Saxon Pool, Biggleswade. Floats, fun toys maybe available or bring your own. Toys must be under 1 metre in size. All under 8's must be attended with an adult (18+). One adult for every two under 8's.

🗓 FAMILY SWIM SESSIONS
▪️
Monday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 18:30 - 19:30
▪️Friday: 18:30 - 19:30
(Check the app incase of any changes)

ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
If you haven't downloaded the Everyone Active App already to book sessions you can download it here. Scroll down the page and you will see the app options.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.15
▪️Junior: £3.30
▪️Senior: £3.30
▪️Concession: £3.30

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01767 433133
 

🎶🍹 Old Skool Garage & RnB Bottomless Brunch - The Rose, Bedford


Time: 19:30 - 22:00 Price: £34.00

🔥 Old Skool Garage & RnB Brunch at The Rose, Bedford. Start your weekend the right way every Friday night from 7:30pm!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re bringing you the best of old skool garage & RnB vibes with a live DJ spinning nothing but classics all night long. Expect good music, great food, and even better energy.

🎧 Live DJ | Garage & RnB Classics

Round up your crew and secure your spot — this is one you don’t want to miss.

🍸 BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH MENU
Take a look on the website. Scroll down to the pre-booked menu (blue section) to download the Bottomless Brunch Menu.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Bottomless Brunch event! For just £34, you can enjoy a delicious meal and bottomless drinks for 2 hours. Book now HERE!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 353749

🔮 Psychic Supper with Award Winner Philip Kinsella at The Crown, Flitwick


Time: 19:00

🔮 Back by popular demand! Join The Crown, Flitwick on Friday 8th May 2026 for an intimate Evening of Clairvoyance and Supper with talented award-winning medium Philip Kinsella.

📅 EVENT DETAILS
▪️ Please be seated by: 7pm
▪️ Supper served: 7.15pm promptly
▪️ Age: Over 18s only

This popular event offers a warm and welcoming evening of spiritual entertainment, with supper included in your ticket price. If you’ve been before, you’ll know why it’s such a well-loved night – and if it’s your first time, expect a memorable evening in a relaxed local setting.

🍽️ SUPPER CHOICES
Choose from one of the following options:
▪️ Garlic chicken breast, dauphinois potatoes and vegetables
️ Vegan / vegetarian option: tomato and courgette pasta
️ Gluten free option: pork stroganoff and rice
Please advise of any dietary intolerances beforehand.

🎟️ TICKET COST:
▪️ £30 per person - includes supper
▪️ Tickets must be purchased before the event
▪️ Cash only
▪️ Sorry, no refunds
Please book early to avoid disappointment.

ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This event is for entertainment purposes and is expected to be very popular, so don’t leave it too late if you’d like to attend.

📞 CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 310136 (ask for Katy)

🎠 Sandy Family Fun Fair - May 2026


Time: 17:00 - 20:30

🎠 The Funfair is back this May 2026 at the Playing Fields, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Weather dependant. Keep an eye on Facebook incase of any changes.

🗓 2026 OPENING
▪️
Thursday 7th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Friday 8th May: 5pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Saturday 9th May: 2pm - 8.30pm/9pm
▪️Sunday 10th: 2pm - 7pm ish

🤑 HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour is reduced prices for the first hour of opening each day

🔥 Happy hour prices (first hour)   
▪️Large rides £2         
▪️Children's rides £2     
▪️Dodgems £3 per car   
(other attractions may vary)

💷 Regular prices
▪️Large rides £3
▪️Children's rides £2.50
▪️Dodgems £4 per car 
(Other attractions may vary)

🎡⭐️

🎶 Live at the Mill 2026 - Stotfold


Time: 19:00 - 23:30 Price: £15.00

🚂✨ Stofold Live and the annual Steam Fair & Country Show is back for 2026! A perfect day out for history lovers, families and steam enthusiasts alike!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
Friday 8th May: 7pm (Over 18's only)
▪️
Saturday 9th May: 10:30am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10th May: 10:30am - 5pm

🗓 FRIDAY LIVE DETAILS (OVER 18'S ONLY)
▪️7pm - 11.30pm
▪️Tickets (age 18+): £15
Live@TheMill is now one of the most hotly anticipated live gigs in the area. Tickets sell out fast, with people travelling far and wide for a night to remember. We have another fantastic night of music again this year. There is no better way to start the Steam Fair & Country Show than Live@TheMill.
Click here for details & tickets

🗓 SAT & SUN EVENT DETAILS
(Family friendly)

Join us at Stotfold Watermill for a fantastic family weekend packed with steam engines, country crafts, fairground rides, food and fun for all ages.

✨️Arena Acts
✨️Steam Engines
✨️FREE Kids Zone
✨️Fairground Rides
✨️Food & Drink
✨️Craft Stalls
✨️Beer Tent
✨️Live Music
✨️Visit the Mill
✨️Free Parking

🎟 SAT & SUN TICKET COST
▪️Adults (16+): Full price £14 - Advanced discounted price £12.50
▪️Children (aged 4 - 15) - Full price £5 - Advanced discounted price £4
▪️Infants (age 3 and under) - FREE - no ticket required

🎟 Tickets can be purchased via the event link.

🏕 CAMPING INFO
Come and stay with us! Don’t miss your chance to stay at the Annual Steam Fair & Country Show (9th & 10th May 2026)!

For just £120, enjoy a full weekend of camping for 2 adults & 2 children, with included access to the Steam Fair, Country Show, and the historic Watermill.
Book your spot here

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
01462 734541
📧 Email: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com

🎤 Karaoke at The Bell, Toddington


Time: 20:30

🎶 We have a packed weekend for you all starting at The Bell in Toddington.

🎤 Friday 8th May 2026
Karaoke from 8:30pm

🕺Saturday 9th May 2026
The Wilson show from 9pm

🎳 Unlimited Friday Night Bowling in Dunstable - GoBowling


Time: 20:00

🥳 Friday Party Night – Enjoy UNLIMITED bowling from 8PM – Very Late!

🎳 DETAILS
The weekend starts on Friday night at GObowling! There’s nothing better than starting your weekend with a stress relieving night out with those closest to you. And at GObowling we have everything you need to make an evening of it! So join us for some great meal/bar deals, a fun party atmosphere, and cheeky prizes to won all night!

🏆 Lots of prizes to be won!!

▪️COST - £15 per person

ℹ️ HOW TO BOOK:
☎️ Call us on: 01582 47 27 27

😌 Ladies Wellbeing Event - Streatley Villiage Hall


Time: 18:30 - 22:30

😌 Women’s Wellbeing Event is on Friday 8th May 2026 at Streatley Village Hall from 6:30pm – 10:30pm. A bar will be open.

💷 ENTRY - £5
Entry includes free nibbles & a glass of Prosecco or fruit juice.

Treatments, Services & Stalls
✨️Reflexology taster sessions (hands or feet) - from £15
✨️ Vanity Scents
✨️ Psychic Elite Readings - from £35
✨️ Hobbs Holistic Reiki - from £15
✨️ Tropic Skincare
✨️ Massage sessions
✨️ Arbonne Health, Wellness & Nutrition
✨️ Mulberry Wellness
✨️ Tinkerbells Gels
✨️ Mini Indian head massage
✨️ Neck & shoulder items for sale
✨️ Revive Skin & Lash Care

🍻 2026 Biggleswade Beer & Cider Festival - Biggleswade Conservative Club


Time: 12:00 - 23:00

🍺 Biggleswade Beer & Cider Festival 2026 returns to Biggleswade Conservative Club from Thursday 7th May to Saturday 9th May 2026 - a brilliant 3-day celebration of real ales, craft beers, ciders and perries organised with East Beds CAMRA.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️ Thursday 7th May: 3pm - 11pm
▪️ Friday 8th May: 12pm - 11pm
▪️ Saturday 9th May: 12pm - 11pm

🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Entry is free and there’s no need to book in advance. If you’d like to drink at the festival bar, you can buy tokens on arrival and pay a deposit for your festival glass.

🍻 WHAT TO EXPECT

Starting from 3pm on Thursday 7th May and running through until last orders on Saturday, this popular Biggleswade beer festival is a great one for beer lovers, cider fans and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed local event with friends.

▪️ CAMRA-managed festival bar
▪️ 45+ ales, ciders and perries
▪️ Drinks from around 20 breweries
▪️ A wide choice of styles including mild, bitter, pale, golden, red, porter, stout and IPA
▪️ Exclusive Biggleswade Beer Festival 2026 glasses
▪️ Snacks and hot food available throughout
▪️ Access to the Club’s lovely garden and grounds, weather permitting
▪️ Club bar serving a full range of drinks, including non-alcoholic options

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children and families are welcome, with all children needing to remain under the direct supervision of an accompanying adult at all times.

🍔 FOOD
A full range of snacks and hot food is available! All products will be labelled so that attendees can check which products are vegan or gluten free.

📍 MAKE A DAY OF IT
Set in the historic market town of Biggleswade, the festival is perfectly placed if you fancy exploring more while you’re there. There are shops, restaurants, several pubs within walking distance and a pleasant riverside walk nearby. If you’re travelling by car, Shuttleworth Collection and Garden at Old Warden is also well worth a visit.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
organisers@biggbeerfest.org

😋 EAT Feast May 2026 - Ampthill Park


Time: 16:00 - 21:00

🎊 Get ready to tantalize your taste buds at the Amthill Park EAT Feast on Friday 8th May 2026, the ultimate street food extravaganza!

🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT
Ampthill Park will transform into a vibrant culinary hub, bringing together a mouthwatering array of international flavors from the best local food trucks and caterers.

🎶 MUSIC
But it’s not just about the food—immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere filled with fantastic music and refreshing beverages. Grab a drink, enjoy the tunes, and soak in the vibrant community spirit as you connect with friends, family, and fellow food lovers.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FRIENDLY
Bring the little ones along, as this event is child-friendly. So why settle for a takeaway on the couch when you can indulge in a feast of flavors right in your hometown? Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of great food, great company, and unforgettable memories at the Ampthill Park EAT Feast!

🪑 WHAT TO BRING...
Please bring, fold up chairs or blankets.

🛝 PLAY PARK
You will also find a play park on the grounds, great to entertain the children!

🐶 DOGS
Dogs on leads welcome

🎮 The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 20:00

🎮 Attention Gamers! Find your favourite classic childhood games and compete with friends & family at The Pixel Bunker, in Milton Keynes.

We’re packed full of classic arcade machines such as Pac-man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, OutRun, Street Fighter 2 and many more. We have recently added Pinball Machines to our line up too!
 
🙋‍♀️ FREE PLAY...
With every machine set to free play, the only cost to play is the admission fee. With a maximum play of 3 hours.

🗓 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays, bookings in advance is highly recommended.
▪️Friday:  10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Saturday: 10:00, 13:30 & 17:00
▪️Sunday: 10:00 & 13:30


🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £16.50
▪️Children (5 - 15): £12.50
▪️Family tickets: £50.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Carers: Free

*Booking fees also apply for tickets bought online.

❓️FAQ'S

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS: Contact us